Responsibilities

Strengthen The Governance Action Hub networks and influence in relevant communities at the country, regional and global levels.

Manage key partner relationships to build the Governance Action  Hub’s position and credibility wherever it works.

Actively brokering and building relationships between country stakeholders and partners, allies in other countries in the Global South, or global level organizations and resources.

Coordinate and collaborate remotely with global and country teams and experts, providing leadership and input on activities specific to each place, including undertaking or coordinating research or synthesizing /facilitating access to resources, tools and innovations; draft strategies, and related policy advice.

Overseeing the delivery of technical assistance and products through coordinating workstream and personnel.

Develop and facilitate workshops and/or participate in events where key stakeholders (government and development partners) may be present in order to support capacity development and/or program and policy design; these may be virtual or in-person.

Provide internal and external technical and thought leadership by:

representing Governance Action Hub at events, conferences, workshops, and speaking engagements, both in-person (international travel expected) and virtually contributing to technical guidance.

coordinating and collaborating closely with country partners/stewards to provide technical input and expertise, quality assurance reviews, and strategic insight as requested.

Manage high level stakeholder relationships including with governments, donors, development partners, and others.

Work closely with Governance Action Hub director to expand the program globally, building relationships with government and development partners and co-designing partnerships.

Manage and coach staff and specialist consultants to provide high quality technical assistance in the region.

Participate fully as a member of R4D by contributing, assisting, and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.

Successful candidates are likely to have the following qualifications:

12+ years of relevant work experience in the fields of international development, governance, business administration and/or public policy.

Proven cultural sensitivity and listening skills, including extensive experience living and working in the Global South, or working with civil society, private sector, and /or government agencies in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, or Latin America.

Start-up mindset and experience managing experimental / proof of concept portfolios in international settings.

Experience in business development to scale up or adapt proof of concept portfolios.

Exceptional oral & written communication skills.

Ability to deliver high-quality outputs and results within tight timeframes.

Comfort working with a diverse team of colleagues from many different countries, cultures, and backgrounds.

Proven thought leadership in relevant themes to the Governance Action Hub, such as governance, anti-corruption, climate action, energy transition, development entrepreneurship, or revenue management.

Full professional fluency in written and spoken English, with Spanish and/or French highly desirable.

Productive, energetic, creative, and task-oriented.

Adept at exchanging constructive feedback.

Equally comfortable and capable of working independently and in teams.

Highly collaborative and approachable.

Enthusiastic about joining a diverse and inclusive work environment.